International Contemporary Ensemble

Philharmonic’s Afromodernism Festival Gathers Black Artists

An Afromodernism festival at the New York Philharmonic shines a light on Black artists, who are vastly underrepresented in classical music.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Courtney Bryan’s Music Brings It All Together

A recent recipient of the MacArthur “genius” grant, this pianist and composer fuses different styles for a sound that is entirely her own.

By Seth Colter Walls

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Claire Chase Is Changing How People Think of the Flute

She is marking her 24-year effort to expand the instrument’s repertoire with performances, including a Carnegie Hall series, as well as a box set and a new fellowship.

By Joshua Barone

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Review: A Contemporary Music Group’s Next Era Begins

George E. Lewis’s tenure with the International Contemporary Ensemble began with a tribute to the multitalented artist Douglas R. Ewart.

By Seth Colter Walls